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Colin Matthews
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Colin Matthews (b. 1946) is an English composer. Matthews was born in London on 13th February 1946; his older brother is the composer David… read moreColin Matthews (b. 1946) is an English composer. Matthews was born in London on 13th February 1946; his older brother is the composer David Matthews. He read classics at the University of Nottingham, and then studied composition there wi… read moreColin Matthews (b. 1946) is an English composer. Matthews was born in London on 13th February 1946; his older brother is the composer David Matthews. He read classics at the University of Nottingham, and then studied composition there with Arnold Whittall and Nicholas Maw. In the 1970s he taught … read more -
Henri Dutilleux
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Henri Dutilleux (1916–2013) was one of the most important French composers of the second half of the 20th century, producing work in the tr… read moreHenri Dutilleux (1916–2013) was one of the most important French composers of the second half of the 20th century, producing work in the tradition of Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, and Albert Roussel, but in a style distinctly his own. B… read moreHenri Dutilleux (1916–2013) was one of the most important French composers of the second half of the 20th century, producing work in the tradition of Maurice Ravel, Claude Debussy, and Albert Roussel, but in a style distinctly his own. Born on the 22nd January 1916, as a young man Dutilleux studi… read more -
Craig Safan
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Craig Safan (born December 17, 1948 in Los Angeles, California) is an American composer for film and television, whose biggest scores include The Last Starfighter, Mr. Wrong, Stand and Deliver, Fade to Black, Major Payne, Remo Williams: The Adventure Begins, and music to the TV series Cheers, for… read more -
Aurel Stroe
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Aurel Stroe (b. Bucharest, 5 May 1932 - d. 3 October 2008). Romanian composer. A pupil of Andricu at the Bucharest Conservatory (1951-6), w… read moreAurel Stroe (b. Bucharest, 5 May 1932 - d. 3 October 2008). Romanian composer. A pupil of Andricu at the Bucharest Conservatory (1951-6), where he began teaching in 1962, he also studied at Darmstadt (1966-9). His music, in several genre… read moreAurel Stroe (b. Bucharest, 5 May 1932 - d. 3 October 2008). Romanian composer. A pupil of Andricu at the Bucharest Conservatory (1951-6), where he began teaching in 1962, he also studied at Darmstadt (1966-9). His music, in several genres, uses avant-garde techniques; one of his aims is to create… read more -
Ernest Gold
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Ernest Gold (July 13, 1921 – March 17, 1999), born Ernst Gold, was an American award-winning composer. Born in Vienna, Austria; Gold wrote … read moreErnest Gold (July 13, 1921 – March 17, 1999), born Ernst Gold, was an American award-winning composer. Born in Vienna, Austria; Gold wrote nearly 100 film and television scores between 1945 and 1992. Among his most notable contributions … read moreErnest Gold (July 13, 1921 – March 17, 1999), born Ernst Gold, was an American award-winning composer. Born in Vienna, Austria; Gold wrote nearly 100 film and television scores between 1945 and 1992. Among his most notable contributions include the title songs for It's a Mad Mad Mad Mad Worl… read more -
Morton Stevens
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Morton Stevens (1929 – 1991) was an American film score composer from Newark, New Jersey. He is probably best known for composing the theme… read moreMorton Stevens (1929 – 1991) was an American film score composer from Newark, New Jersey. He is probably best known for composing the theme song for Hawaii Five-O, a television series for which he won two Emmy Awards (in 1970 and 1974). View wikiMorton Stevens (1929 – 1991) was an American film score composer from Newark, New Jersey. He is probably best known for composing the theme song for Hawaii Five-O, a television series for which he won two Emmy Awards (in 1970 and 1974). View wiki -
André Jolivet
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André Jolivet (August 8, 1905 – December 20, 1974) was a French composer. Known for his devotion to French culture and musical thought, Jol… read moreAndré Jolivet (August 8, 1905 – December 20, 1974) was a French composer. Known for his devotion to French culture and musical thought, Jolivet's music draws on his interest in acoustics and atonality as well as both ancient and mod… read moreAndré Jolivet (August 8, 1905 – December 20, 1974) was a French composer. Known for his devotion to French culture and musical thought, Jolivet's music draws on his interest in acoustics and atonality as well as both ancient and modern influences in music, particularly on instruments used in… read more -
Hans Abrahamsen
9,626 listeners
Hans Abrahamsen (born December 23, 1952) is a Danish composer. Hans Abrahamsen started by playing the French horn, but even at a very young… read moreHans Abrahamsen (born December 23, 1952) is a Danish composer. Hans Abrahamsen started by playing the French horn, but even at a very young age he showed a remarkable talent for composition. In 1969 he began to study French horn at the R… read moreHans Abrahamsen (born December 23, 1952) is a Danish composer. Hans Abrahamsen started by playing the French horn, but even at a very young age he showed a remarkable talent for composition. In 1969 he began to study French horn at the Royal Danish Academy of Music in Copenhagen, but already in 1… read more -
Georges Auric
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Georges Auric (February 15, 1899 – July 23, 1983) was a French composer, born in Lodève, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. He was a ch… read moreGeorges Auric (February 15, 1899 – July 23, 1983) was a French composer, born in Lodève, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. He was a child prodigy and at age 15 he had his first compositions published. Before he turned 20 he had orch… read moreGeorges Auric (February 15, 1899 – July 23, 1983) was a French composer, born in Lodève, Hérault, Languedoc-Roussillon, France. He was a child prodigy and at age 15 he had his first compositions published. Before he turned 20 he had orchestrated and written incidental music for several ballets an… read more